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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Hurt by ASF, India's pork-producing sector holds promises
While pork is not a preferred meat in India for religious reasons, there is demand for the meat in the country's northeastern states and metro cities.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Thousands of pigs put down in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia following ASF outbreaks
Thousands of pigs have been culled in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, as governments are under pressure to do more to compensate farmers for their losses.
Monday, July 31, 2023
China delivers resources to Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to fight ASF
The Chinese embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has donated resources to the local government of the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to help residents fight against African swine fever (ASF), the embassy said on July 28.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Croatia allocates US$8.4 million to help farmers affected by ASF
Croatia has set aside €7.5 million (US$8.4 million) to support farmers impacted by African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, the agriculture ministry said.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Biosecurity remains crucial amid ASF fatigue during US summer fair season
As the US summer fair season kicks off, the importance of biosecurity is being emphasised for those showcasing animals, especially in the case of swine, where preventing African swine fever (ASF) from entering the US remains a top priority, ...
Monday, July 24, 2023
Twelfth ASF outbreak strikes Poland this year
Poland confirmed its 12th African swine fever (ASF) outbreak this year.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor discusses with Chinese customs authority on matters concerning fighting ASF
Representatives from Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) had discussed with China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) — through a videoconference this month — on issues ...
Friday, July 21, 2023
Vietnamese companies ready to boost production of ASF vaccines for domestic and export demand
Two Vietnamese companies, NAVETCO Central Veterinary Medicine Joint Stock Company (NAVETCO) and AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company, have announced their readiness to ramp up the production of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines to meet both do ...
Thursday, July 20, 2023
ASF causes US$13.9 million losses for Western Visayas, Philippines swine farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 6 said that swine farmers in the country's Western Visayas region have suffered losses amounting to PHP 762.5 million (~US$13.9 million; PHP 10 = US$0.18) due to African Swine Fever (AS ...
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
ASF detected in Latvian swine farm housing 48 pigs
Latvian Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has reported the discovery of African swine fever (AF) in a farm housing 48 swine located in Robeznieki Parish, Kraslava County, Baltic News Network reported.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Air passengers entering Thailand warned not to bring in Chinese sausage due to ASF concern
Air passengers were warned on July 17 against bringing a particular type of illegal Chinese-branded sausage into Thailand due to its tendency to spread the African swine fever (ASF) virus.
Monday, July 17, 2023
More than 20 countries reported ASF outbreaks in H1 2023
In the first half of 2023, 22 countries have reported outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Capital of Antique, Philippines, to keep watch for ASF infections in villages
With 17 of the 28 villages in San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, the Philippines, confirming hog mortalities due to African swine fever (ASF), the local government unit there will focus on monitoring the animal disease.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Philippines launches taskforce to ensure safety and effectiveness of ASF vaccines
The director general of the Philippines' Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Samuel Zacate, has launched Taskforce Moccus, an organisational unit that aims to ensure the safety, effectiveness and good quality of African swine fever (ASF ...
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
China bans import of swine from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia to prevent ASF risk
China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs have jointly issued documents announcing a ban on the import of swine and related products from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Croatia to mitiga ...

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